PostgreSQL re-engineered for multi-tenant apps
DatabasesFree plan available
- Tenant-aware architecture
- Serverless compute & auto-scaling
- AI-native tooling & integrations
Best Neon Alternatives in 2026
3 similar tools you can use instead of Neon, with pricing and key features.
Neon alternatives
The database for developers
DatabasesFrom $5 / monthly
- Horizontal sharding (Vitess)
- NVMe-backed storage
- Postgres and Vitess options
Serverless Data for Redis® and Kafka®
DatabasesFree plan available
- High Availability & Auto-scaling
- Global Latency & Multi-Region Replication
- Durable Storage & Backups
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Neon?
Neon is a Databases tool: Neon Serverless Postgres. It has a free plan.
Are there free alternatives to Neon?
Yes. Nile and Upstash have a free plan. Neon also has a free plan.
Which Neon alternatives are paid-only?
PlanetScale: From $5 / monthly.